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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Why did they spread a "net" and dig a "pit"? (Psalm 57:6)

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Shirley, good answer. "David fled for protection to the cave of Adullam (1 Sam. 22:1ff.), and later he would move to a cave in En Gedi (1 Sam. 24; see Ps....

March 21 2023

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What makes Christianity unique?

March 21 2023

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Why are so many young people falling away from the faith?

March 20 2023

Answer by Justin Hale

What’s wrong with wanting hard evidence? (Luke 11:29)

"Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Lest you yourself also be like him." (Proverbs 26:4). Jesus identified this crowd and their 'generation' (that...

March 20 2023 2 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Why did God use Adam's rib to create Eve?

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Michael said, "In the Genesis 2 passage, tsela could actually be translated as Adam's 'side,' rather than Adam's "rib.'" So about this other Hebrew word,...

March 20 2023

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Should a Christian continue to repent for sins committed after salvation?

There is a controversial note in my Scofield Bible that I had remembered about confession. (By the way, old books are like old friends and I have been...

March 20 2023 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Why did God use Adam's rib to create Eve?

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The Hebrew phrase is עֵזֶר כְּנֶגְדּֽוֹ׃ -- "Ezer K'negdo": Help-meet (Read Hebrew from right to left, not like English).

March 20 2023

Comment by James M

What is hellfire preaching? Is hellfire preaching biblical?

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Greg, thank you for a very inspiring and informative article. It’s obvious that you have done in-depth research. I grew up being ’sent’ to a church that...

March 20 2023

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What’s wrong with wanting hard evidence? (Luke 11:29)

29 When the crowds were increasing, he began to say, "This generation is an evil generation. It seeks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the ...

Luke 11:29 - 32

March 20 2023 3 Answers Follow Vote Up

Answer by Shirley H , Wife, mother, veteran in the spiritual war we all face!

Why did they spread a "net" and dig a "pit"? (Psalm 57:6)

1 Samuel 24:1-7, this scripture is the background for this Psalm. In Genesis 37:20, we read, "Come therefore, let us now kill him and cast him into some...

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Does Deuteronomy 24:1-4 say a person can marry their ex-spouse again?

March 20 2023

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What is the cause of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church?

March 20 2023

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March 19 2023

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What is the cause of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church?

March 19 2023

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Why did Matthew become a tax collector?

March 19 2023

Answer by Justin Hale

Is any scripture about artificial intelligence?

"And he does great signs, so that he even makes fire come down out of heaven to the earth in the presence of men. "And he deceives those who dwell on the...

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Why did Matthew become a tax collector?

March 19 2023

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Why did Matthew become a tax collector?

Good question, Laura! I suspect it was because of greed as many tax collectors became rich by so doing. Also, he had to be good with numbers, with math, to...

March 19 2023 1 More Answer Follow Vote Up

Question by Anonymous
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Why was the psalmist troubled when he remembered God?

Psalm 77:3

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Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Does Deuteronomy 24:1-4 say a person can marry their ex-spouse again?

My opinion here is that divorcees can remarry each other if they have not married anyone else after the original divorce. I was a pastor and did marry two...

March 19 2023 Follow Vote Up

Answer by Rick Baugh , Follower of Christ cleverly disguised as a software engineer

Why did Matthew become a tax collector?

The short answer is, nobody knows but God and Matthew. Perhaps, if you're a believer, you can ask Matthew yourself one day. For that is the promise of God...

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Was John the Baptist conceived via an immaculate conception?

March 19 2023

Question by Anonymous
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What would be some examples of not redeeming the time? Ephesians 5:16

Ephesians 5:1 - 33

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Comment by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

Is Deuteronomy 22:22 still effective since in John 8:3-7, there was only a woman present and would be considered an unfair trial?

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Kelli, in Deuteronomy 22, the law stated that unfaithful wives should lose their lives, but the method was not prescribed. (The Mishnah specified...

March 19 2023

Answer by Todd Rushing

What does the Bible say about getting a sex change?

A lot of people here have said God doesn't make mistakes and that is true. God creates us to be who we are, one of his children. But children are often...

March 19 2023 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

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Does Deuteronomy 24:1-4 say a person can marry their ex-spouse again?

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What does the Bible say about disrespect?

March 18 2023

Answer by Justin Hale

How is offering thanksgiving a sacrifice?

"Therefore I exhort you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a sacrifice—living, holy, and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual...

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Is there an afterlife?

March 17 2023

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What is sin?

March 17 2023

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What do Paul’s personal words reveal about the early church? (1 Corinthians 16:10–19)

March 17 2023

Comment by Carla Abrams

What's the difference between a burnt offering and a sin offering?

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Thank you John. Helpful, clear to understanding what’s been hard to understand. Yahweh has been so good and detailed regarding His heart for us, as shown...

March 17 2023

Comment by Carla Abrams

What's the difference between a burnt offering and a sin offering?

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Thank you so much Shirley for your understanding and loving input. I truly appreciate it.

March 17 2023

Comment by Carly Dart

What is sin?

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Amen, hallelujah!! That’s good news! Thank you Jesus!

March 17 2023

Comment by Todd Rushing

What are my vows to the Lord?

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In the context of Psalm 116:18-19, the author is speaking about our witness to others. How we present ourselves to the Lord is our greatest vow we can make...

March 17 2023

Comment by Carly Dart

If I obey the Old Testament Law (Torah) today, am I pleasing God or the devil?

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Ariel, Romans 14 in context to what Paul is saying at the time. Read the whole scripture. “I know and am convinced by the Lord Jesus that there is nothing...

March 17 2023

Comment by Mark Vestal , Proud of nothing of myself. Freed by Christ who did it all!

How can I understand if I am going to heaven or hell?

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Hello Jack! Repentance, defined as "changing of mind", was what Israel had to do regarding who Jesus was, their Messiah. Yes, they also had to change their...

March 17 2023

Comment by John Matthews , Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker

Did the writers of the New Testament regard their writings as Scripture?

Comment:
Danny, what a great answer. Of course the writers of the New Testament had no clue their writings would be compiled into one book. Your reasoning about them...

March 17 2023

Comment by Rosamond Romero

What are my vows to the Lord?

Comment:
Thanks, Mr Rushing. I was inquiring specifically about Psalm 116:19. What would the author of that book understand to be his "vows to the Lord"?

March 17 2023

Answer by Justin Hale

How can I recognize false healing (from an occult practice) made in the name of Jesus, and what negative effects can this have on the healed person later on?

Jesus Himself encountered this and clearly explains to us that there is no 'occult' practice that uses His name to cast out evil, since evil does not drive...

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March 16 2023

Answer by Audrey Sera

Why did Jesus never marry or have a relationship with a woman?

The Bride of Christ is the Church. Christ is declared the Head of the Church, His Bride. As individual believers and as the Church, we have an intimate...

March 16 2023 3 More Answers Follow Vote Up

Comment by Ariel HaNaviy , Messianic Jew and Torah Teacher with Messianic Congregation 'The Harvest'

If I obey the Old Testament Law (Torah) today, am I pleasing God or the devil?

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Shalom Carly, this is Ariel. Nice to make your acquaintance. To answer one of your last questions right up front, I am a Messianic Jew. I fully affirm the...

March 16 2023

Answer by Jack Gutknecht , ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church

How can I understand if I am going to heaven or hell?

Good Friday and Easter approach. Luke 23:39 says, "One of the criminals who were hanged railed at him, saying, 'Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and...

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Why do you think Jesus decided to become involved when the people ran out of wine at the wedding in Cana?

March 16 2023